Fatal Traffic Collision -9000 Block of El Camino Real

On February 13, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM, the Atascadero Police Department, along with the Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services and the Atascadero Public Works Department, responded to a multi-vehicle traffic collision with injuries in the 9000 block of El Camino Real in Atascadero.

Initial reports indicated that an individual was trapped inside a vehicle and required extrication. Upon arrival, emergency personnel located a sedan overturned on its roof blocking the western sidewalk and a pickup truck positioned up an embankment.

The driver of the sedan was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital with major injuries. The driver of the pickup truck was also transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. An adult elderly female passenger in the sedan was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team responded to conduct a comprehensive investigation. Southbound lanes of El Camino Real were closed for several hours while investigators documented the scene, took measurements and photographs, and collected evidence. The roadway was reopened at approximately 10:23 PM.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. At this time, it has not been determined whether alcohol or drugs were factors in the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has additional information is encouraged to contact the Atascadero Police Department at (805) 461-5051.